Elementary Teacher

ABOUT ASPIRE

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs. 
•  Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices. 
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged. 
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. 
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance. 
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks 
• Knowledge of assessments
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices 
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data 
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices 
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community 
• Computer and Internet search skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required 
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met by a Teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
•  Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

1. Work authorization requirements: 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being!  In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Aspire Public Schools Teacher Salary Schedule 

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
 

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